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Philip Young — July 6, 2026

Right to Work and Right to Rent: What Changes on 1 October 2026 and How to Get Ready

The rules around checking who you employ and, increasingly, who you house are about to change significantly. From 1 October 2026, a package of reforms takes effect that widens the net of who must carry out Right to Work checks, raises the stakes for getting them wrong, and tightens the standards that digital identity checks must meet for both Right to Work and Right to Rent. If your organisation employs staff, engages contractors, runs an online platform that connects workers with customers, or lets property, October's changes will touch you. Here's what's coming, and how to prepare. Why the rules...